Three Clubs, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. decorative pillowcases which function like handles on

which function like handles on their backs

The mother measures 5

plus a couple of what seem to be chunks of yellow paint stuck to her apron

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Three Clubs, Antique Playing Cards, Presumed Belgian, Late 18th C. decorative pillowcases which function like handles onI first purchased a batch of heart pips from this very same deck from a seller in Holland, who has been parsing them out a few at a time. When he posted these I snatched them up immediately I just think they are extraordinarily beautiful! I believe they date to the 1780s or so and are likely Belgian, which was a hub for playing card production in the 18th century, largely for export to England. I just love their imperfectly cut, square edged,